[B Knotts]

I would (provided it results in violation of the rights of others).

Well, obviously I was talking about lying when it is unrelated to commerce.

But, that brings up an interesting point. Is any lie, anytime, a violation of the rights of others?

[OWK]

Is any lie, anytime, a violation of the rights of others?

If it results in an individual acting as he otherwise would not have, and the ultimate result is damaging... then I'd say yes.

Otherwise, not.

[ffusco]

But, that brings up an interesting point. Is any lie, anytime, a violation of the rights of others?

It's certainly immoral if done intentionally, but not a violation of anyone's rights. The recipient is responsible to believ or dis-believe the claims of others in non-commercial situations. This does not apply to subjective truths, such as I am hungry, which can not be independently verified.